Alexei Cyren reviews Vikings Season One, which is available on the History channel. It follows one of the best-known Norse heroes Ragnar Lothbrok, who spearheaded the first daring raids into England with the help of his fellow warriors, brother and wife.

Alexei Cyren reviews the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels and City of Lost Souls). It’s an entertaining, easy-to-read young adult fantasy series that will keep you wondering what other crazy things will happen next.